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1 1 1 May 23, 1983 BMX TRACK PROPOSAL 43 Mr. Schumacher discussed the Council's concerns on construction and operational costs, funding sources and time schedules. Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Volk had met with Mr. Klienhans and had presented the information that had been included in the Council packets. Mr. Schumacher asked how some of the suggested funding sources had turned out and Mr. Klienhans reported the Lions' Club will support the track. The JC's had also indicated that they will support the track. permission to use the VFW oarjubg kit of tgere was no special event at the Club had been obtained. Mr. Reinert wanted it on the records there will be no motorized vehicles on this track. Mr. Klienhans said a motorized would ruin this track - it is not constructed to contain the weight of the heavier vehicles. The matter of insurance was discussed and Mr. Hawkins suggested the City's insurance agent be consulted relative to the insurance. Mr. Reinert also suggested an agreement of some type be drafted in order for each party to know what their responsibilites are to each other. Mr. Reinert put this as a motion and asked Mr. Hawkins to follow up on this. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Mrs. Elsenpeter asked that the motion be restated. Mr. Reinert repeated his motion to in- struct the Attorney to chekc inot the liability as it may affect the City and to draft an agreement with the Lino Lakes BMX Parents. Motion carried unanimouly. GRADER ACQUISITION MnDOT Mr. Volk reported on the reduction of cost for the grading of the City's gravel roads. Mr. Volk had checked out several sources and found the $3900.00 cost per year was a fairly normal figure. Mr. Marier noted there is a wing on this grader - can this be used for snow plowing? Mr. Volk said, Yes, this could be used for that purpose. Mr. Marier asked if there was funds in the budget for this purpose? and Mr. Volk said there was approximately $4700.00 available to be used for this purpose. Mr. Reinert asked how many hours on this grader and what shape it is in and Mr. Volk said it was overhauled two years ago and had been used on stand -by since then. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the purchase of the grader from MnDOT for $4500.00. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. A recess was called at this point in the meeting. The meeting reconvened. REILING ROAD A gentleman appeared before the Council with the requiest to construct a home on Reiling Road and aksed that the street be put in. Mr. Schumacher siad if the Council gave authorization for this construction, then this must be discussed with the City Engineer. Mr. Schumacher asked if he planned to construct the street himself and he said, No, he would like this done by petition. Mr. Schumacher asked how many other persons are on that street and are they aware of this request?